1997 Chevrolet S-10 Consumer Discussions

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Stalling/Dying issues

97 s-10 cutting out at constant speed...HELP

Written by: taewa on Jan 19, 2007 04:56 PM

I have a 1997 Chevrolet s-10 (s10) 2wd ext. cab w/ the 4.3L V6 vortec engine and manual transmission. It has about 125K miles on it. The truck starts easily, but it CUTS OUT WHEN DRIVING AT CONSTANT SPEEDS. It seems fine during acceleration and at idle, other than SOME CLANKING SOUNDS AT IDLE (not sure if this has anything to do with the problem or not), but as soon as ... Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Electrical Problems

Full system no power problem

Written by: bradenb on Jan 27, 2008 09:24 PM

I have recently replaced the head gasket on a 1997 Chevrolet S-10. Now there is not any power when the key is turned on, for any lights, or any accessories. I have used a circuit tested and determined the frame and engine are correctly grounded to the battery. I have also been able to short out the solenoid to get the starter to turn the engine over. One of the other two ... Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Stalling/Dying issues

Re: Solution for 1997 Chevy s10 [acrumpler]

Written by: vikan on Jan 04, 2007 03:17 PM

Hi T, I would check and make sure your air filter is not plugged for starters. I know people think of that as the last thing to check if it's checked at all. At Idle, it will run fine, but as the engine demands more air as you accelerate and give it more fuel, it will stumble as if it's being "choked". Read More...

Re: Solution for 1997 Chevy s10 [bronxcats]

Written by: acrumpler on Jan 04, 2007 07:24 AM

Hello, I have a 93 sonoma and its hesitating after getting to operating temp. Gets to the point I can't hardly drive it. Changed just about every part possible and still no luck. Do you have any Ideas? Thanks and happy new year. Tony Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Electrical Problems

Headlights

Written by: joho4241 on Dec 18, 2006 03:33 AM

I have a 1997 Chevy S-10. When I'm driving with the high beams on the lights flash off and on.. They don't do it when I swicth to low beam..any one know what the trouble might be ? Read More...

Re: 1997 Chevy S-10 need help.... [joho4241]

Written by: hoodlatch on Oct 13, 2006 04:52 PM

One of the things I did when I was trouble shooting my fuel pump was to give it a shot of starting fluid. It fire right up momentary as long as I kept squirting the ether. This let me know I had a fuel problem somewhere. Read More...

1997 Chevy S-10 need help....

Written by: joho4241 on Oct 12, 2006 05:57 PM

I have a 97 s 10 and it will not start.. I think it is electrical because none of the gauges move when I turn the key on.. My sons think it is the fuel pump..I have checked all the fuses.. does anyone know what might be the trouble? :confuse: Read More...

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Stalling/Dying issues

Solution for 1997 Chevy s10

Written by: bronxcats on Jun 02, 2006 06:35 AM

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Solution for 1997 Chevy s10

Written by: bronxcats on Jun 02, 2006 06:33 AM

:) :) My mechanic found the problem of why my 1997 Chevy s10 died suddenly while driving it. He said that the wire going to the ignition switch was rubbing against something and after 9 years of rubbing finally grounded/shorted out the wire. This must have been going on for 9 years. Probably never inserted properly at the factory. Read More...

Re: Chevy 1997 S10 Just Died [bronxcats]

Written by: bronxcats on Jun 02, 2006 06:09 AM

My mechanic just called. He found the problem. A wire going to the ignition switch was rubbing and shorted out. It must have been inserted incorrectly to allow it to rub for 9 years before it wore out and shorted out. Read More...